Contracts
In Ohio, which of the following voids a real estate contract?
AA typographical error in the buyer's middle name
BA mutual mistake about a material fact, such as the square footage✓ Correct
CThe seller's agent not attending closing
DThe buyer being a first-time homebuyer
Explanation
A mutual mistake about a material fact (both parties are mistaken about something fundamental to the contract) can render the contract voidable or void, as there was no true meeting of the minds.
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